Dhaka, May 16 -- The arrangements taken by the government for performing hajj this year by Bangladeshi Muslims are now much better than in the past, said State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Md Abdullah.

"We've taken strict measures to make sure there's no lacking in this year's hajj management," Sheikh Abdullah said in an interview with UNB recently.

Abdullah said no pilgrim can illegally stay in Saudi Arabia once the hajj is over.

He said the Bangladeshi Muslims intending to perform hajj now can complete the immigration procedure from Dhaka airport before heading towards Saudi Arabia. "It'll come into effect this year."

Abdullah further told UNB that the authorities have taken actions, including fine and cancellation of licen...